Federal Financial Systems Program Manager - Remote, SAFe

Ascella Technologies is seeking a strategic leader to support a federal agency initiative focused on modernizing financial and acquisition systems. This effort includes migrating legacy core financial systems to a modern, cloud-based ERP solution to improve operational efficiency, reduce risk, and support more effective decision-making across the agency. Key Responsibilities Mission-Critical Modernization: Lead a high-performing team of over 50 professionals in the end-to-end delivery of interface design and data conversion, ensuring the successful migration of legacy data to a secure, Azure-based SaaS environment. Strategic Stakeholder Alignment: Serve as the primary bridge between government leadership and technical workstreams, navigating complex Agile environments (SAFe) to ensure that performance, quality, and schedule milestones are consistently met. Operational Excellence: Define and execute the Program Management Plan, establishing the resource controls and risk mitigation strategies necessary to maintain a steady delivery cadence across multiple implementation waves. Must-Have Skills (Required) U.S. Citizenship required Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university At least 10 years of experience managing the implementation of CGI Momentum at a federal agency. Proven success directing programs with 50+ team members, specifically overseeing complex data conversion and interface workstreams. Minimum of 15 years of industry experience within Financial Management Systems (FMS), with a deep understanding of federal accounting and acquisition regulations. Extensive experience leading projects within a SAFe or Lean-Agile framework, including the use of tools like Jira or Agility to track scrum team capacity and velocity. Nice-to-Have Skills (Preferred) Experience with Microsoft Azure FISMA High cloud offerings. Familiarity with federal software delivery lifecycles. Deep knowledge of automated data cleansing and iterative migration methodologies. Culture: What Makes Ascella Employees Great At Ascella, we celebrate innovative thinkers who are empowered to share their ideas and tackle real business challenges. Your creativity will not only be welcomed but also essential in shaping our processes and solutions. We are passionate about lifelong learning , fostering a culture that prioritizes professional development and personal growth. Here, you’ll collaborate with a talented team that supports and inspires each other, ensuring that you’re continually challenged and encouraged to expand your skills. Client satisfaction is at the heart of our mission. Our employees are dedicated to providing exceptional service, proactively addressing both current and future client needs. You’ll be part of a team that values the client experience as a key component of our success. Open communication is vital to our work environment. We maintain an open door policy, encouraging questions and the sharing of ideas. We believe in aligning individual contributions with company objectives, fostering transparency, and regularly seeking feedback to enhance our processes. Lastly, we are committed to being an inclusive organization. We embrace diversity, ensuring that all employees feel valued and respected. Our varied talents and experiences drive creativity and innovation, making our workplace dynamic and successful. Position is open until filled, applications accepted on an ongoing basis. Position Program Manager Location Washington, DC (fully remote) Base Compensation We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, and we are open to discussing compensation based on your qualifications and experience Other Compensation 4% contribution to 401(k), performance bonus, profit-sharing Paid Time Off 16 days PTO/year, 11 holidays/year Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, 401(k)…and more Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Ascella Technologies is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. Ascella Technologies is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ascella Technologies, Inc.